Shannon Ketcham has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Officer for The Merrimack. In this role, Ketcham works closely with customers to assist them in the home loan qualification, application or refinance process. “Shannon has a track record of providing outstanding customer service and satisfaction,” said Jenifer Williams, Vice President, Residential Mortgage Sales for The Merrimack. “She has been […]
The Merrimack is Proud to Support Mill City Park
We are proud to support Mill City Park (MCP) in Franklin with the purchase of $25,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Funds support the organization’s goal of developing both land and water components into a whitewater park along the Winnipesaukee River adjacent to downtown Franklin, the first of its kind […]
The Merrimack Purchases $30,000 in Tax Credits from the Friends Program
We are proud to support the Friends Program with the purchase of $30,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Support provides aid and relief for families experiencing homelessness within the Greater Concord, NH community. Funds contribute to the organization’s Home Stretch campaign, a three-part shelter expansion, and a renovation project that will […]
SBA Announces Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act Has Been Exhausted
As of Tuesday, May 4, the SBA announced that the funding for the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act had been exhausted, and the PPP application portal will stop accepting applications for loans. Regrettably, we are unable to take any new PPP applications at this time. The SBA will not accept applications in progress or waiting for underwriting […]
Fraudsters May Call. You Don’t Have to Answer.
Con-artists, fraudsters, scammers – whichever you prefer to call them – will play on your emotions, whether it is a scare tactic or playing on our goodwill, to get the information they need to conduct the next steps of their fraudulent scheme. A common scheme for fraudsters is to contact you stating that there has been […]
6 Tips to Protect Yourself from Fraud
Our Fraud Management Team offers the following tips to protect yourself from criminals looking to steal your identity and/or your money: Review your credit and online banking regularly. Contact your bank immediately if you notice anything unexpected. Do not open emails you are not expecting. Do not click on pop-ups or gift ads. If you’re not sure a phone […]
Check the Status of Your Economic Impact Payment with the IRS Get My Payment Tool
The US Treasury has begun to deliver the third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) to eligible Americans. For most recipients, no action is necessary to receive your payment, it will automatically be deposited into the account you normal receive your tax refund to. The IRS will also be issuing payments via paper checks and prepaid debit […]
Merrimack Sponsors Rock ‘N Race for 13th Straight Year
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) will serve as the lead sponsor of the Rock ‘N Race benefit Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. This is the Bank’s thirteenth consecutive year as naming sponsor. Since the race’s inception, The Merrimack has contributed more than $361,000 to Payson Center. Many of the Bank’s employees also serve as volunteers […]
Are Your Mobile Apps Eavesdropping on You?
It’s no secret that companies capture information about what you are looking at online and use it to target advertising messages. This includes what you click on, how long you are on a website, your social media activity, and demographics, as well as what you search for. But did you ever wonder if the apps […]
1099-G Unemployment Compensation Form Scams
The National Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force (NUIFTF) has issued an alert warning the public about the issuance of erroneous 1099‑G forms. 1099-G forms are issued to recipients of certain government payments, including unemployment compensation. Since unemployment insurance (UI) is taxable income, the State Workforce Agency (SWA) issues 1099-G forms to UI and Internal Revenue Service recipients […]